This week Keolis began operating 43 fully electric buses on three of the four new bus rapid transit (BRT) routes in Amiens on behalf of Amiens Métropole. Called Nemo, these four new BRT routes, make up the backbone of the whole Ametis public transport network where they are expected to constitute more than 70% of total network traffic across the Amiens intercommunal area. Amiens Métropole and Keolis forecast an increase of 28% in passenger numbers over the next five years as a result of this new network. This BRT system is the first of its kind in France and represents a major milestone in the roll-out of Keolis’ electro-mobility strategy which will see the Group become France’s leading operator of electric shared mobility networks by the end of 2019.

17-12-2018 On 17 December 2018, Keolis launched an electric autonomous shuttle service on the university campus of Lille (Cité Scientifique) at Villeneuve d’Ascq. Globally, it is the fourth city where the Group provides this innovative mode of transport at within a university environment. In Rennes, France, the autonomous shuttles serving the university have been quickly adopted, within three weeks of the start of the operation the services have been used by nearly 3,000 people, a record in usage for this new mode of transport. Keolis is the only public transport operator in France to offer this mobility solution on university campuses. The results of the trials prove the real need for autonomous shuttles on university sites, a service for which Keolis intends to accelerate deployment.

Keolife was designed and implemented to structure the Group’s strategy of continuous improvement. Based on proven fundamentals, Keolife provides a shared framework for all Keolis’ subsidiaries to improve their performance for the benefit of passengers and public transport authorities alike.

Metropole

Lyon, Stockholm, Bordeaux, Lille, Melbourne, Hyderabad, Rennes and Boston count themselves among the more than 20 major cities that have chosen Keolis to operate all or part of their public transport networks. Their trust in Keolis is founded on the Group’s expertise in mass transit and its ability to implement multimodal solutions that respond to the diverse needs of a wide range of customers.

A diverse range of passengers

More than in any other area, metropolitan public transport systems must respond to the various mobility needs of a broad range of passengers, from professionals, families and senior citizens to university and school students. Passengers are matched in their diversity only by their individual transport needs, be they travelling to work or visiting friends. And, as our Keoscopie studies have revealed, the draw of cities also brings high numbers of visitors throughout the week.

All roads lead to Rennes

Whether travelling in Rennes for errands and appointments, shopping, culture, sport, work, loved ones, festivals or as a tourist, Rennes’ STAR public transport network serves the needs of its 450,000 residents as well as over 1.2 million visitors to the city during the busiest six-week period of the year.

Keolis, a leader in mixed mobility

Beyond its operational and management know-how in each transport mode, Keolis’ main expertise lies in its ability to seamlessly integrate multiple modes of transport and offer solutions that are individually tailored to the needs of each city, every day, year on year. This is complemented by a complete range of passenger information solutions designed to make travelling easier and adapted to meet individual passenger needs. Passenger needs are met whether they are new to the network or daily users, are digitally connected or prefer more traditional information sources.

Custom made solutions adapted to cities’ needs and limitations

In areas where space is limited, the creation of one-way priority bus lanes allows buses to cross intersections more easily

Another solution making travel easier for passengers is high frequency bus lines. They offer an attractive and easy to use regular transport service with increased operating hours and changes to the road infrastructure that helps to improve speeds. It is a mobility solution that can be adapted to suit individual markets and Keolis has put in place this system in Las Vegas, Metz, Nimes, Rennes, Tours and elsewhere.

As a partner in mobility, Keolis helps major cities to manage high volume passenger flows at large events such as festivals, conventions and major sporting events, by adapting their transport network package to meet their needs.

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Innovating with major cities

Keolis supports the development projects of major cities as demonstrated by their commitment to partnering in creating the urban mobility of tomorrow.

In Brest, Keolis commenced operation in 2016 of the first urban cable car service in France. Operating for 17 hours a day, seven days a week, the service is fully integrated with the existing bus and tram network already operated by Keolis.